CVE-2019-20594
MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.14%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20594 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.1) and P(9.0) (Exynos chipsets) software. A heap overflow exists in the bootloader. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.1) and P(9.0) (Exynos chipsets) software. A heap overflow exists in the bootloader. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-14371 (July 2019).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 8.1 | |
| Android | 9.0 |
References
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-20594?
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.1) and P(9.0) (Exynos chipsets) software. A heap overflow exists in the bootloader. The Samsung ID is SVE-2019-14371 (July 2019).
How severe is CVE-2019-20594?
CVE-2019-20594 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20594?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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